Many products cause injuries every year. But, sometimes people are unaware they may have recourse for injuries caused by products. What recourse? In Alabama, there is the Extended Manufacturer’s Liability Doctrine (AEMLD). Essentially, that doctrine says that a person injured by a product must prove:…
When somebody accidentally makes a mistake that causes someone else to get injured, they can be held liable for any damages suffered due to their careless behavior – this is negligence. Someone who may have acted negligently does not set out to injure another person,…
In March 2015, 28-year-old Stephanie Gurney fell to her death from a SBA Communications tower in San Angelo, Texas. At the time, details surrounding the situation were unclear. According to reports, the woman’s climbing abilities were being assessed for possible employment with Jostan Communications. Jostan…
A plaintiff that filed a 3M Bair Hugger lawsuit has requested that all cases alleging injuries caused by Bair Hugger Forced Air Warming blankets be transferred to a Minnesota federal court for consolidated pretrial proceedings. The motion to centrailze states that centralization of approximately 14…
I have written a couple of times about statements that have been made by St. John’s Abbot John Klassen. Through out most of the responses has been the ongoing mantra that : All the names have been disclosed No one accused is still active All…
Short answer, YES. Minimally invasive or laparoscopic removal of the uterus, know as hysterectomy is one of the most common medical procedures performed in the United States. And according to some experts, the procedure may be over-utilized for treatment of fibroids or benign tumors of…
Patients who have type 2 diabetes strive to keep their blood sugar levels under control for many health reasons, but particularly to protect their blood vessels. Cardiovascular disease is the number-one killer for those with diabetes, so doctors are often very focused on helping patients…
Last month the National Institutes of Health announced the astonishing results of a breakthrough study. According to the NIH, 5 men who were previously completely paralyzed were able to move their legs with the help of noninvasive spinal cord stimulation. The findings of the study…
In 2014, Visionworks, an eye care retailer, misplaced two computer servers that potentially had sensitive personal information. Bloomberg reports that they have now settled with the Maryland Attorney General over these poor practices: While upgrading to fully encrypted servers at its stores in Annapolis, Md.,…